Licensing

Councillor Gill Williams, Deputy Leader Brighton & Hove City Council has issued the following: I am writing to encourage your organisation to submit a response to our housing strategy consultation. I want to ensure that you have the opportunity to comment before...

The ongoing debate surrounding licensing regimes operated by local councils highlights the complexity of regulatory frameworks within the rental housing sector. The Renters Reform Bill, currently under discussion in the House of Commons, includes provisions for a...

Since 1 April 2024, every private landlord renting out property in Brent is legally required to apply for a licence, and they have issued the following: The scheme will drive up living standards for renters and build on Brent’s positive relationships with private...

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is raising concerns about the potential impact of the Renters Reform Bill on local council licensing regimes. They argue that an amended version of the bill could threaten the existence of these licensing schemes,...

Brighton & Hove City Council is consulting on a draft housing strategy which outlines their proposed housing priorities for the next 5 years. These are to: improve housing quality, safety and sustainability deliver the homes our city needs prevent homelessness and...

The Oxford city-wide selective licensing scheme, implemented in September 2022, requires all private rented homes in Oxford to have a licence. Here are the key points from the first year of the scheme: High Number of Applications: Private landlords and agents...

Barking and Dagenham council's proposal for a replacement Selective Licensing Scheme, along with a new Additional Licensing Scheme, signals the ongoing effort to ensure quality housing for residents in the private rented sector. The existing scheme, which has been in...

The proposed selective licensing scheme in Blackpool has sparked concerns among landlords, with Dawn Smith representing a network of landlords warning that the high charges for licensing may be unaffordable without passing the fees onto tenants. Here's a summary of...

Portsmouth City Council is facing calls for tighter controls on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) due to concerns about sewage issues and the loss of family homes. Currently, the city operates with a policy where no more than 10% of homes within a 50-meter radius...